Price a handmade piece from yarn, other materials, your hours and a markup — for markets, Etsy and commissions.
How it works
Add up what the piece cost you in yarn and other materials, the hours it took and what your time is worth, then a markup for fees and profit.
Example: 6 skeins at $5.50 plus $4 of other materials = $37. 10 hours at $12 = $120. Together $157; with a 20 % markup the price is $188.40, which pays you about $15.14 an hour after materials.
If the price feels too high for your market, look at faster stitches, smaller sizes or cheaper yarn rather than cutting your hourly rate to nothing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price crochet items?
Materials plus your time at an hourly rate, then a markup. For example $37 of materials and 10 hours at $12 is $157; a 20 % markup makes it $188.40.
What hourly rate should I use?
At least your local minimum wage is a common starting point. Many makers charge less for simple, fast items and more for custom work.
Does the markup cover selling fees?
It can: marketplaces and card readers take a percentage, so many sellers set the markup to cover those fees plus some profit.